QuestionQ29

Network security

A network engineer is deploying new switches in the data center to replace the existing infrastructure. The prior network hardware had administrative interfaces connected to the existing network alongside all other server hardware on the same subnet. Which of the following should the engineer do to better secure these administrative interfaces?

Explanation

Switch administrative interfaces should use a separate physical, out-of-band management network. Separating management traffic from the production network limits access to the management plane and improves its security and operational isolation.

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